жизнь — meaning in English
zhizn
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English meaning
- life noun The condition of being alive, as opposed to being dead or inanimate.
- livelihood noun A means of earning enough to live on, such as a job, trade, or income source.
- living adj Alive, currently existing (as opposed to dead or extinct).
Senses
жизнь is used for these senses in English:
- life (uncountable) The state of organisms preceding their death, characterized by biological processes such as metabolism and reproduction and distinguishing them from inanimate objects; the state of being alive and living.
- life Nature, reality, and the forms that exist in it.
- livelihood A means of providing the necessities of life for oneself (for example, a job or income). [from 14th c.]
- living (uncountable) The state of being alive.
- living Financial means; a means of maintaining life; livelihood
- living A style of life.
life — full definition
- noun The condition of being alive, as opposed to being dead or inanimate.
- noun The period of time someone or something exists, from birth (or creation) to death (or end of use).
- noun A person's daily existence and experiences, especially their activities, relationships, and circumstances.
- noun Liveliness, energy, or vitality.
- noun A prison sentence lasting until death or parole; short for "life sentence."